EXHIBIT 23.1

               CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 33-97672, 333-07057, 333-07059, 333-07061,
333-37937, 333-77779, 333-85366, 333-101222 and 333-101225) and on Form S-4
(File No. 333-57164), as amended, of Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. of our report
dated February 16, 2004 relating to the consolidated financial statements and
financial statement schedule of Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc., which appears in
this Form 10-K.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
March 12, 2004